TITLE: Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
VERSION: 23.10016.89.66 REV: D PASS: 5
DESCRIPTION:
This package provides the Realtek High-Definition Audio Driver. Audio drivers
allow the operating system to communicate with audio devices, such as speakers,
microphones, and headphones.
PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp174172
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp174172.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 4EAAA9000D6AFBB4B71C8F597CE8FFDF
SUPERSEDES: sp170029
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 18, 2026
CATEGORY: Driver-Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProBook 445 14 inch G10 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 455 15.6 inch G10 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 24H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 25H2 (64-bit)

LANGUAGE(S): Global

WINDOWS UPDATE DRIVER-BIOS NAME LIST:
Driver1=Realtek Semiconductor Corp. MEDIA Driver Update (6.0.10016.1)
Driver2=Fortemedia AudioProcessingObject Driver Update (12.1.6003.6027)

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Includes the following drivers:
AMD Audio CoProcessor, version 6.0.0.89
Cirrus AMP Driver. version 17.54.59.438
Fortemedia Audio Effects Component Driver, version 12.1.6003.6027
Realtek Audio Driver, version 6.0.10016.1
Sonitude Audio Effects Component Driver, version 2.1.2.20
PREREQUISITES: NONE
HOW TO USE:
1. Download the file by clicking the Download or Obtain Software button and
saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where
the downloaded file is saved).

2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Restart the system after the driver installation is complete.

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